“Love in the Times of Likes: The Danger of DM’s” by Lynne Walton Coles Will Be Displayed at The L.A. Times Festival of Books

“Love in the Times of Likes: The Danger of DM’s” by Lynne Walton Coles will be featured by self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the 2026 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. The nation’s largest literary festival returns to the University of Southern California in Los Angeles on April 18–19, 2026.

In today’s always-connected culture, intimacy can be tested in ways previous generations never had to face. With social media and direct messages making private access effortless, boundaries can blur quickly—and what starts as “harmless” can quietly become secrecy, emotional distance, and betrayal.

Coles opens the book with the story of Marcus and Elena, a couple together for fourteen years and married for eleven. Their relationship has settled into familiar routines—until a message changes everything. Marcus reconnects with Vanessa, a former coworker, after she leaves an innocent comment on his Instagram post. The exchange escalates from casual conversation to ongoing private messaging, and before long Marcus begins lying to Elena about who he’s talking to. When Elena discovers the truth three months later, the damage is immediate and painful—raising the questions so many couples face today: Can trust be rebuilt? Can a relationship recover once digital secrecy enters the picture?

Backed by research and written with a warm, non-judgmental voice, “Love in the Times of Likes” offers a practical roadmap for protecting relationships in the digital age. Through real-life scenarios, expert insight, and actionable tools, Coles explores how DM affairs develop, why they’re often minimized, and what couples and individuals can do to strengthen connection, set boundaries, and safeguard what matters most.

Recommended for readers looking to strengthen their relationship, heal after betrayal, or support others through similar challenges, “Love in the Times of Likes: The Danger of DM’s” is an essential guide for building clarity, connection, and resilience in a world of instant access. Copies are available on Amazon and Books.by.

Visit ReadersMagnet at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books 2026 at stand 225 to browse the book and many other remarkable works on display.

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Author: Lynne Walton Coles
“Love in the Times of Likes: The Danger of DM’s”
Book Genre: Self-Help, Sex & Relationships, Psychology, Philosophy, Fashion
Publisher: Independently published
Published Date: January 21, 2026

Author Bio
Lynne Walton-Coles writes for the person who never imagined a message could change everything—until it does. She is the author of “Love in the Times of Likes: The Danger of DM’s,” a relationship-centered guide created to help couples and individuals navigate today’s digital reality of DMs, blurred boundaries, and online secrecy. With a warm, non-judgmental voice and a focus on practical insight, Lynne encourages readers to protect what matters most: trust, connection, and emotional safety.

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